Can Federal Officers Take Over For Local Law Enforcement? | NBC News NOW

NBC News’ legal expert Danny Cevallos analyzes the legal aspects of deploying federal agents to various cities, including the potential constitutional issues that could arise. He also examines how the Trump administration and the Department of Justice may employ terminology like “supporting” local law enforcement as a strategy to circumvent potential legal objections. To access more content from NBC News, follow the link: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC.

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